Effectiveness of portfolio assessment in primary education: A multi-complementary research approach


Doğan Y., Yıldırım N. T., Batdı V.

Evaluation and Program Planning, cilt.106, 2024 (SSCI) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 106
  • Basım Tarihi: 2024
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2024.102461
  • Dergi Adı: Evaluation and Program Planning
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, ASSIA, Business Source Elite, Business Source Premier, CAB Abstracts, Criminal Justice Abstracts, EBSCO Education Source, Educational research abstracts (ERA), EMBASE, PAIS International, Political Science Complete, Psycinfo, Public Administration Abstracts, Public Affairs Index, Social services abstracts, Sociological abstracts, Worldwide Political Science Abstracts
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Assessment, Meta-analysis, Meta-thematic analysis, Multi-complementary research approach, Portfolio
  • Çukurova Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

The current study represents a comprehensive exploration of the efficacy of portfolio assessment within primary school contexts, employing a Multi-Complementary Research (McA) framework comprising three distinct stages. In the pre-complementary knowledge stage, data collection commenced utilizing the document analysis method, concurrently conducting meta-analysis and meta-thematic analysis. From 18 studies, a meta-analysis of 23 datasets revealed a medium-level overall effect size. Simultaneously, meta-thematic analysis was conducted on 6 studies meeting specific inclusion criteria, analyzing themes and codes through content analysis. Transitioning to the post-complementary knowledge stage, an experimental study employing a pretest-posttest control group design was undertaken with third-grade primary school students. Additionally, thematic analysis based on participant perspectives was conducted. Subsequently, an eventual complementary knowledge stage was achieved by synthesizing findings from the initial two stages. Key themes emerged, titled “the effect of portfolio use in primary education on academic success, 21st century skills, and attitudes.” The collective findings indicate that portfolio assessment in primary schools yields positive effects across all three identified themes.